Dr. Robert Weisenthal works as an ophthalmologist. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Pennsylvania. His clinical interests encompass refractive surgery (vision correction surgery), external eye diseases, and cornea problems. Dr. Weisenthal is rated 4.5 stars out of 5 by his patients. Dr. Weisenthal is an in-network provider for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield Catastrophic, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Choice.

Dr. Arthur Coli is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). He works in Syracuse, NY. Dr. Coli studied medicine at SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and SUNY Upstate Medical University. His residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with SUNY Upstate Medical University. He has a special interest in external eye diseases and cornea problems. Dr. Coli accepts Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital.

Dr. Robert Swan is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Tufts Health Plan, and Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Swan accepts. Before completing his residency at Albany Medical Center, Dr. Swan attended medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University. In addition to English, he speaks Spanish. He has a closed panel.

Dr. John Sveen practices ophthalmology (eye disease). Areas of expertise for Dr. Sveen include comprehensive ophthalmology. Dr. Sveen is professionally affiliated with Upstate University Hospital. He honors Blue Cross Blue Shield Catastrophic, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Choice, in addition to other insurance carriers. His education and training includes medical school at SUNY Upstate Medical University and residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY Upstate Medical University.

Dr. George Temnycky is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). He works in Syracuse, NY, Liverpool, NY, and Phoenix, NY. He speaks Ukrainian. Dr. Temnycky is especially interested in refractive surgery (vision correction surgery) and cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. He is professionally affiliated with Upstate University Hospital. He attended Weill Cornell Medical College and then went on to complete his residency at Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center. He is in-network for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, in addition to other insurance carriers.

Dr. Robert Morason's area of specialization is ophthalmology (eye disease). He is especially interested in refractive surgery (vision correction surgery), external eye diseases, and cornea problems. He takes several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield Catastrophic, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Choice. Dr. Morason's education and training includes medical school at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Indiana University.

Dr. Lawrence Stewart's specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). His clinical interests include glaucoma and cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. He is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital. Dr. Stewart attended SUNY Upstate Medical University and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY Upstate Medical University. Blue Cross Blue Shield Catastrophic, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Choice are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Stewart takes.

Dr. Anthony Devincentis' specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Devincentis include glaucoma. Dr. Devincentis is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue Cross Blue Shield Catastrophic, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and Blue Choice. He graduated from SUNY Upstate Medical University and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo.

Dr. Robert Druger specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease). He attended medical school at Stony Brook University Medical Center, School of Medicine. Patients gave Dr. Druger an average rating of 4.5 stars out of 5. He is an in-network provider for Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield Bronze, and Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Druger (or staff) is conversant in Sign Language and Spanish.

Dr. Tina Taggart is an ophthalmologist in Syracuse, NY. She attended medical school at Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College. Dr. Taggart completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with Temple University and a hospital affiliated with SUNY Upstate Medical University. In her practice, she is particularly interested in cataract surgery with intraocular lens (IOL) implantation and comprehensive ophthalmology. She is an in-network provider for Blue Cross Blue Shield Catastrophic, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Choice, and more. Dr. Taggart is affiliated with Upstate University Hospital and Crouse Hospital.

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What is Cataract Surgery?

A cataract is a cloudy, dull area that develops in the lens of the eye, usually in people over the age of 55. It is sometimes linked to a deficiency in certain nutrients, especially lutein, zinc, and vitamin E. Cataracts can cause significant vision loss and even blindness. Cataract surgery is a procedure to remove the damaged lens and replace it with an artificial lens, making it possible to see clearly again.

Cataract surgery is a relatively simple surgery, performed under local anesthetic, which usually takes less than an hour. The ophthalmologist makes a tiny incision in the corner of the eye and removes the old lens. Then the new lens, which is permanent and made of plastic, is inserted. There are different kinds of replacement lenses available, just as there are different kinds of lenses for eyeglasses. Monofocal lenses are good for distance but will require the use of reading glasses for near vision. Bifocal lenses have different focal points for near and far vision depending on the angle at which you look through the lens. There are even adjustable lenses that can shift between near and far vision with the movement of your eye muscles.

If both eyes require surgery, usually the ophthalmologist does one eye at a time to allow your vision on one side to heal before performing surgery on the other. After surgery, you can typically go home right away, although driving is not recommended. There is not usually much pain, but you might feel an itching sensation for the first day or two as the incision in your eye heals. It may take several weeks for your vision to fully adapt to the new lens.